Why Is California Pushing Electric Cars?

11/21/2012 3:25PM

California's ever-stricter emissions regulations are prompting major auto makers including Chrysler to sell electric cars that are unprofitable and likely to attract few buyers on their own, Mike Ramsey reports on digits. Photo: Toyota.

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